Lyrics
45, yeah, do the 45
Expressing enthusiasm for the dance called "the 45."
45, yeah, do the 45
Reiteration of the excitement for the dance known as "the 45."
Now you heard about the shotgun, how bad it's gonna be
Referring to the reputation of the shotgun dance move and its impact.
I got news for you, baby, just listen to me
Assuring the listener that there's more information to share about the dance.
You're twining and you're whining like all the rest
Commenting on others' actions and behaviors while dancing.
Well, I got my body poppin' out for you to witness
Boasting about the dancer's own body movements for others to see.
45, yeah, do the 45
Encouraging everyone to join in and perform "the 45" dance.
45, yeah, do the 45
Repeating the encouragement to participate in the dance.
Well, here comes little sister, just twistin' on a storm
Introducing another dancer, "little sister," and her dance move ("the 38").
She's doin' the 38 and she's wavin' her arms
Describing the specific dance moves of "little sister."
Well, come on now, girl, and dance with me
Inviting someone to dance with the singer who has a powerful dance style ("45").
I got my 45 and I'm as bad as I can be, yeah
Highlighting the intensity and skill of the singer's dance using a 45 reference.
Now, don't just stand there lookin' so dumb
Advising against standing still and encouraging active participation.
Act like that's a game and have you some fun
Suggesting that dancing should be treated as a game for enjoyment.
Everybody's dancin' and movin' all around
Observing the lively atmosphere with everyone dancing around.
They've got their 45 and they're the best in town
Praising those who possess a 45 and are considered the best dancers in town.
45, yeah, do the 45
Encouraging the continuation of the dance known as "the 45."
45, yeah, do the 45
Reiterating the call to perform "the 45" dance.
Come on now, girl, do the 45
Specifically addressing a girl, urging her to do "the 45."
Twist up a storm, baby, do the 45
Describing a storm-like twist dance move associated with "the 45."
Why did you twine it, baby? Do the 45
Pondering why the girl is twining, possibly a reference to a dance move, while doing "the 45."
Hey, hey, hey
An exclamation expressing excitement or encouragement.
45, yeah, do the 45
Reiterating the call to participate in the dance called "the 45."
45, yeah, do the 45
Emphasizing once again the excitement and enthusiasm for "the 45."
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